5 Celebs That Totally Nailed Summer Beauty

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During the summer, it's so easy to ignore your makeup: We slap on some tinted moisturizer, add a little lip balm, and we're out the door. Don't get me wrong—that's a great look. But just because it's hot outside and we're spending more time at the beach (if we're lucky) doesn't mean we can't play around with bright lipstick or winged eyeliner, too. In fact, both looks are great for summer. These women are my summertime muses, and they provide endless inspiration. Especially when I'm about to reach for the tinted moisturizer and balm.

Erin Wasson

Erin could have been the woman the Beach Boys were singing about. Her whole look is classic southern California. If I'm doing a look like this, I sweep a sheer layer of matte powder bronzer (try Smashbox Bronze Lights in Warm Matte) over the whole face and dab shimmery bronze shadow on the lids (I die for the one in Chantecaille Gardens of Marrakech Le Chrome Luxe Eye Duo—it's gorgeous). Then I finish with a hint of brown mascara and nude lips; try Marc Jacobs Beauty New Nudes Sheer Lip Gel in Moody Margot.

Sophia Loren

Sophia's the ultimate siren and epitomizes a sexy summer look with those cat eyes—they're incredible. To re-create them, use waterproof liquid liner (since you're at the beach). Make Up For Ever Aqua Liner in 13 is a great one. Then go full-on bronze goddess: Apply an iridescent liquid bronzer or a shimmery powder bronzer on the high points of the face and décolletage, undo the top few buttons of your shirt, and swipe on a berry lip color, like Tarte LipSurgence in Envy, that you can blot out a little to look natural.

Kate Bosworth

This is something only a makeup artist would say, but Kate has the perfect amount of blush on her cheeks. I would do a berry shade, like Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Cream Blush in Plum, then dab on a berry lipstick and blot with a tissue. And check out how there is no demarcation line between her face and neck—a good CC cream, like Clinique Moisture Surge CC Cream, is perfect for evening out the skin tone if you need to.

Elizabeth Taylor

Red lips and black liner might not sound summery, but they totally work. Take Ms. Taylor's lead and try a true red. I love Chanel Rouge Allure Lip Color in Insaisissable. Do a tight line of black around the eyes and leave your skin as natural as possible. Pure, not overdone, glamour.

Binx Walton

I love the simplicity of Binx's look—dewy skin, clear eyes, punchy lips. It's ideal for summer, when the last thing anyone wants is a whole big makeup operation. To get this look, use a tinted moisturizer with the slightest bit of shimmer (Laura Mercier Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer is the best), or just work it into the tops of the cheekbones as a highlighter. Trace black eyeliner on the waterlines, then add a swipe of Chanel Rouge Coco Shine Lipshine in Bonheur. Easy and done.